Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Clockwise from the top left, Woodstock flooding, Ascension Saint Thomas celebration, Herzing University plans, Buc-ee's.
News
8 months ago
News in Clarksville: Woodstock history, Tennova hospital plan, Buc-ee’s delay, and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Woodstock’s flooding history, Tennova’s new hospital plan, and Buc-ee’s delays in Oak Grove.

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue on June 6, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
8 months ago
UPDATE: Woman shot in car on Caldwell Lane, suffers grazing head injury

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue Friday night.

The Nashville Symphony Orchestra Free Concert at the Downtown Commons. June 5, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Around Town Clarksville
8 months ago
Nashville Symphony brings big crowd out to Downtown Commons in Clarksville | PHOTOS

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation welcomed back the Nashville Symphony for a free outdoor concert on Thursday at the Downtown Commons.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Weekend top picks: Kid Rock tribute, Touch-a-Truck at library, All-White Party

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including a Kid Rock tribute band at Downtown Commons, Touch-a-Truck at the library, and an All-White Party at Liberty Park.

News
8 months ago
Weekend weather: Chance of severe storms Friday and Saturday in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: There’s a risk of severe storms this weekend in Clarksville with strong to damaging winds and heavy downpours.

Ascension Saint Thomas President & CEO Fahad Tahir at the Ascension Saint Thomas preview at Boyd Family Farm on June 4, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
8 months ago
Supporters gather at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch to celebrate planned Ascension Saint Thomas hospital | PHOTOS

Dozens of elected officials, business leaders, doctors, nurses and other community supporters gathered at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday to celebrate and support its planned transformation into the campus of Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville.

Business
8 months ago
Buc-ee’s construction in Oak Grove delayed until winter

The groundbreaking and construction of a new Buc-ee’s location in Oak Grove has been significantly delayed past the anticipated summer start, possibly being pushed back to 2026.

Crime
8 months ago
Young teenager charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in County Fair parking lot

A “young teenage suspect” has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in the parking lot outside the Montgomery County Fair on May 31.